Booming business in Narok ahead of Ntimama's burial

Mourners drive in a convoy to Narok for William Ole Ntimama's burial at his Motonyi home, September, 14, 2016. PHOTO | GEORGE SAYAGIE | NATION MEDIA GROUP.

What you need to know:

  • Supermarkets, transport operators and hotels were making booming business, a spot check by the Nation on Tuesday evening revealed.
  • Maralink proprietor Mr Kapha Manoti said they are expecting good money as sleeping space became paramount ahead and after the burial.
  • Meanwhile, it has emerged that 100 bulls and 300 sheep had been slaughtered by Wednesday morning.
  • Security officers had a busy day preparing the sitting arrangement and putting in place security systems.

Businesses in Narok Town got a major boost as visitors flocked there ahead of veteran politician William Ole Ntimama’s burial Wednesday.

Supermarkets, transport operators and hotels were making booming business, a spot check by the Nation on Tuesday evening revealed.

Maralink proprietor Mr Kapha Manoti said they are expecting good money as sleeping space became paramount ahead and after the burial.

“We were booked for two days by one group from Tanzania and some government delegation and we had to send more visitors to other hotels,” said the Maralink proprietor.

“Much as we are mourning, business has been good as mourners make their way to Narok, which is Mr Ntimama’s final resting place. We normally charge between Sh2,000 to Sh 3,500 per room but because of demand we have increased by 20 per cent,’ said Mr Manoti.

HOTELS FULL

Other hotels like Park Villa, Chambai, Seasons and Kims villa were full by Tuesday evening ahead of the burial.

We normally charge between Sh100 to Sh150 from town to Mr Ntimama’s home, three kilometres from Narok Town, but because of demand, the price has shot to Sh300,” said Joseph Meriki a motorcycle rider.

The roasted meat chops that have changed Narok Town into a meat lovers’ “paradise”, known as "Choma Zones", and eateries continued to lure fans attending the ceremony, with traders cashing in on the numbers.

The manager of Double MP, an eatery, said they slaughtered more than 30 goats on Tuesday and by the end of business they had finished their stock.

Meanwhile, it has emerged that 100 bulls and 300 sheep had been slaughtered by Wednesday morning.

Security officers had a busy day preparing the seating arrangement and putting in place security systems.

At the burial site, the workers had a busy day on Tuesday as they put the final touches to ensure everything goes on smoothly.